Candied Banana Fritters

* Exported from MasterCook *

Candied Banana Fritters

Recipe By : Jeff Smith (The Frugal Gourmet)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Banana

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Egg -- beaten
3 tablespoons Flour
3 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Water
3 medium Bananas -- (not too ripe)
Oil -- for deep-frying
=== SYRUP ==
1 tablespoon Peanut oil
1/2 cup Sugar

In a small bowl mix the beaten egg, flour, cornstarch and water to form a
smooth batter. Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch-thick pieces and coat with
the batter.
Deep-fry at 360 degrees for 20 seconds in two batches and remove and
drain. Allow the oil to return to temperature and fry the slices, all at
once, a second time just until golden brown.
While the slices are frying heat the oil and sugar in a small saucepan.
Cook on medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a very light golden
color.
Coat the bananas in the syrup, then plunge them into a serving bowl of
cold water and ice cubes. Serve at once so that the bananas are still hot
and the syrup crystalized.
Use a fork or spoon to remove the banana slices from the water for each
serving. This recipe serves 6 to 8 for dessert.

Comments: This dessert is quite spectacular. Be careful with it; the
sugar syrup is very hot and will burn.


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NOTES : Posted to Fabfood 2/99
Posted to Dessert-Lovers 7/99